Practice Drawing - Squares

[rkent]

Dadgad - I will definitely go with more dog holes.  I have put the project on the back burner as I am trying to find the energy to get the shop fully insulated.  I don't have a lot of energy and can't put in a full day, especially  when it gets above 90 inside the shop.  Hopefully I will get it done before the end of the year but I want it done much earlier.  The shop is full and things hanging on the exposed 2x4 framing so I have to move things first before doing any work, then move that back and move other items.  The 12' ceiling will be a challenge as well but will be nice when I get it done.  I have an e-bike and go out with my wife 3 times a week for a 30 mile ride so that takes me away from the shop as well.  But definitely worth mixing things up.  Waiting for the Covid-19 cure to be available before we can do much in the way of other activities.

[BIGAL]

I bought an E-bike and wow best thing I ever bought,  got a new dog so riding has slowed down trying to teach to go on rides with me. Not 30 etc but shops and back etc.

 

https://avantibikes.com/au/bikes/electric-bikes/mountain-e-bikes/montari-e-sport-e-bike/

[rkent]

I agree about the e-bike BIGAL, makes it fun and easy to ride while still getting some exercise.  I have a Specialized Como which is a city bike with large diameter tires.

[rkent]

Hi, I haven't started on my mini workbench just yet.  I spent the summer getting the walls and ceiling of my shop insulated and covered.  Shop building is 24'x16'x11' high.  It was a pain to have it full of my stuff and bundles of insulation, stack of OSB and find room for a ladder, work space, etc.  I did a lot of cutting outside the shop so that helped.  I rearranged the equipment, rebuilt the miter saw stand and have been working for a month or more on dust control.  I am using a small wall mounted dust collector with a 4" hose that I move from tool to tool.  I couldn't justify the cost of a larger system with ducts to all tools and this seems to be working pretty well.  I built a hood for the miter saw from 1/4" plywood with the vacuum port on the bottom towards the back.  I am just about through getting the place setup how I want it so I can build the mini workbench.  Retirement is very nice, I would recommend it highly. Take Care.  Kent

[BIGAL]

My next phase of retirement is working on my sons  house he has a long list as its an older house. So much for doing nothing.

 

 

[ammobake]

yikes!  myself i'll probably retire in 2040 or so.  Or at least that's how long I think it will take.

Drafters don't make much unless you play your cards right. 

 

We don't make no engineer salary.

Although a civil engineer buddy of mine became a drafter because he got bored which is a pretty hilarious story.

Imagine being a drafter making engineer salary lol.  Last I talked to him he was still working at that place making insane money.

 

I figured 17 years in I would be doing alot better - but I have a feeling I'm not alone in this boat.

 

-ChriS

[rkent]

Took me a long time to get the shop work settled and finally work on my mini workbench.  I went with all maple instead of the walnut.  And I did drill more holes than the drawing was showing, good idea.  It looks good in the photo but there were a few mistakes along the way.  Hope everyone is doing well.

 

[Dadgad]

Damn @rkent, that looks great!  Very robust scaling, nice vise and dog holes along the top of the vise jaw. 

Makes me miss my old shop.

Nice little guitars too! 

Edited April 19, 2021 by Dadgad
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[rkent]

Thanks  Dadgad.  I really can't believe I have the shop I do have in my backyard,  i take coffee down there and just hangout making plans for what's next.  I made a little guitar for my wife and the granddaughter (7 yes old) informed me I would be making one for her next, quite bossy that one.:)